Recommended for nursery and kindergarten sports days! Dance songs that will get kids excited

Advance! Pill Bugsakushi: satou hiromichi, taniguchi kunihiro/ sakkyoku: honda youichirou

Gymnastics: Go! Pill Bug [Preschool, Kindergarten, Dance, Gymnastics, Elementary School, Recital, Sports Day]

This is a lively, rhythmic exercise song themed around pill bugs, familiar creatures to children.

The choreography, which expresses the slow movements of pill bugs, is designed to help kids enjoy moving their bodies.

It was included on the 2011 album “Hiromichi & Tanizou’s Sports Day: Let’s Go Big!” and is widely used in nursery schools and kindergartens.

A related picture book, “Pill Bug, Fight!” has also been released and is used as a parent-child learning resource.

This song encourages children to take an interest in nature and insects while having fun being active, making it recommended for sports days, recitals, and events.

Smilesakushi: kitagawa yūjin / sakkyoku: kitagawa yūjin

Smile

Just by singing and dancing, this energetic song makes your heart flutter with excitement and fills you with happiness.

Written and composed by Yujin Kitagawa, it’s included on the album “Yuzu Smile,” released in July 2003.

With its bright, poppy melody and lyrics that convey a message of believing in the power of a smile, it’s beloved by a wide range of listeners, from children to adults.

It’s perfect for singing at a kindergarten entrance ceremony, and it would also be super cute to dance to with parents at events like sports days.

It’s a wonderful song that brings smiles to everyone!

Karada DandanDeguchi Takashi, Yamada Riiko

[2021 Latest] “Karada☆Dandan” from Okaasan to Issho – Full Live-Action Version by Ear (Full Cover), High-Quality Version [Dance]

A popular song that’s also danced to on NHK’s children’s program “Okaasan to Issho.” Because it’s up-tempo, it’s recommended if you want to boost the energy at a sports day.

The lyrics are packed with a gesture-game vibe where kids act like the creatures that appear, so even younger children might perform it with enthusiasm.

Under the sea you become crabs and shrimp; on land you switch to dinosaurs and monkeys.

Each animal has distinctive traits, so the dance moves should be easy to grasp.

The lively chorus is lots of fun, too!

Banana Parent and ChildSakata Osamu

Kids Song | Banana Family 3D | Nursery Rhyme | Children's Song | Red Cat Reading

Lyrics and melodies that make children’s hearts skip a beat.

This song is an adorable piece depicting a banana parent and child living on a southern island.

The swaying bananas in the breeze are expressed through rhythmic lyrics.

Carried by Osamu Sakata’s gentle voice, the introduction of Papa Banana, Mama Banana, and Little Banana makes you want to hum along.

Broadcast on NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho,” it’s a hugely popular song among children.

Sing and dance together as a family, and you’re sure to have a wonderful time!

Color NinjaOzawa Kazuto

Color Ninja

Dress up in colorful costumes and transform into ninjas! Let us introduce “Iro Ninja.” When you think of a ninja’s outfit, what color comes to mind? Many people probably imagine understated colors like black or navy.

This time, let’s dance to “Iro Ninja” while wearing ninja costumes in a variety of colors.

The energetic opening of the song is sure to heighten children’s excitement.

The ninja techniques matched to each color will be the highlight!

The animal train has arrived.Ozawa Kazuto

[For Vehicle-Loving Kids] The Animal Train Has Arrived / Kazuto Ozawa

[Yotsuba & Mitsuba] 2021 Sports Day, 1-year-old Play: “Animal Train”

A great recommendation for a dance program is “Animal Train.” In this one, children pretend to be animals like rabbits and monkeys who get on the train and dance.

Because you don’t need strict choreography, even younger kids can easily have fun dancing.

For example, when a rabbit gets on the train, try making ears over your head and jumping—use your imagination to mimic the animals’ movements! Besides animals, feel free to include train-like movements too.

The lively, cute dance will surely make parents smile.

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Animal Exercises 1-2-3okazaki hiromi

[Gymnastics] Animal Exercises 1, 2, 3♪

“Animal Exercise 1-2-3” is a fun exercise song that incorporates movements inspired by animals kids love.

By mimicking distinctive actions—like a rabbit’s hop-hop or an elephant’s stomp-stomp—children can move their bodies while having a great time.

Released in 2006, the song is widely used at kindergartens and nursery schools for sports days and daily exercise time.

Through animal movements, it naturally gets kids active, fostering rhythm and motor skills while also deepening their affection for animals.

It’s a wonderful track, perfect for times when everyone wants to move their bodies and have fun together.